# Report: Jewish heirs urge Van Gogh painting be pulled from auction, citing Nazi-era sale

- Published: 2026-11-14T11:07:14Z
- Updated: 2026-11-15T09:44:18Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/life/2026-11-14/ty-article/report-jewish-heirs-seek-to-pull-van-gogh-piece-from-auction-over-nazi-era-sale/000001a1-d983-da30-a7fb-d9bfb37c0000
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Valued at about $180 million, 'Blossoming Chestnut Trees' could set a Van Gogh auction record. Art broker Sotheby's says its research has not established that the 1936 sale was made under duress

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